Auro Hotels adds Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown
Auro Hotels adds the Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown, a 135-room hotel near Main Street, expanding its Greenville hospitality portfolio.
Dave’s Hot Chicken opening new Anderson location
Dave’s Hot Chicken is opening a new Anderson location Feb. 6, expanding its South Caro-lina footprint and bringing Nashville-style hot chicken to the Upstate.
Airline resumes nonstop Columbia to Chicago flights
American Airlines will restart nonstop service from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Chi-cago O’Hare on May 21 with twice-daily flights using an Embraer 170.
Breeze Airways adds nonstop GSP to Columbus route
Breeze Airways will launch nonstop flights from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to Columbus, Ohio, starting May 8 with $49 introductory fares.
Breeze Airways adds nonstop Charleston to Atlantic City
Breeze Airways will launch nonstop service from Charleston to Atlantic City starting May 6, with twice-weekly flights and a special offer beginning at $49 one way.
Smalls Sliders to open 5 locations across Upstate
Smalls Sliders, backed by Drew Brees, plans five new Upstate locations under a multi-unit deal led by Feather & Fries LLC in Spartanburg and Greenville.
Pelzer Auditorium renovation ushers in historic rebirth
The historic Pelzer Auditorium is undergoing a $1.2 million renovation to improve seating, accessibility and comfort while preserving its century-old legacy.
South Carolina names 2026 Chef Ambassadors from Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Greer
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster names the 2026 Chef Ambassadors, spotlighting chefs from Myrtle Beach, Charleston and Greer who champion local food.
Brooklyn-style pizza restaurant Jimmy Rosso coming to Mount Pleasant
Jimmy Rosso, a Brooklyn-inspired pizza restaurant, is set to open this summer in Mount Pleasant, bringing thin-crust pies and New York-style water.
The Lantern Columbia opens as inclusive boutique hotel
The Lantern Columbia has opened in a former fire station, debuting a boutique hotel in the Vista with an inclusive employment model and dining option.
Charleston Wine + Food marks 20th year; $210 million impact
Charleston Wine + Food returns March 4-8, 2026, for its 20th festival, featuring multiple events, a culinary village and major economic impact.
Breeze Airways launches Charleston to Cancun flights
Breeze Airways will launch weekly nonstop flights from Charleston International Airport to Cancun, Mexico, with one-way fares starting at $119.













